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The staff are pleasant and helpful, the rooms we... - Review of Quinta da Bela Vista

We visited the hotel for the second time, the last time being 12 years ago. It was a bit of a treat for us as we have had a hectic year. The great news is that the hotel is even better than we recall from our last visit. A truly 5 star place with service to match. The staff are pleasant and helpful, the rooms (we were given a free upgrade) were spacious and extremely clean. To cap it all the food, which we recalled as being excellent 12 years ago, was even better. We had the fixed half board evening meal during our 2 week stay, and I have to say the 5 course dinner was a delight, with a totally new menu each night. I have no problem with recommending the place to everyone, it is a place we shall return to sooner rather than later. Well worth the price.

Stayed March 2013, traveled with family

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Ask Ian L about Quinta da Bela Vista

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My wife and I had our final two nights of a walking holiday here. The rooms allocated to our package are the older, standard ones and they are probably not the best, but do have a garden view, are very quiet and the beds are extremely comfortable. The staff courtesy, their hospitality and particularly the food in the Manor House restaurant, is superb. Others have commented on the food standard too. We had the breakfast buffet each morning and the 5 course 'half board' option on both nights (all included in our package with the Headwater holiday), with a glass of the house wine and it all looked identical to the more expensive a la carte option. We were more than happy to stick with the 5 course standard option. The swimming pool and gym look very nice but we didn't use them - we were on a walking holiday! Our only minor suggestion would be to improve the standard rooms; the bathrooms are a little old but still very clean. Above the snack bar near to the pool is a lovely seated lounge which overlooks Funchal. Smoking is allowed in here although we didn't experience anyone wanting to do that. The seating areas, all with antique furnishings, were most attractive and are scattered throughout the hotel buildings.

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Stayed March 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask accidentaltourist_8 about Quinta da Bela Vista

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My husband and I have just returned from a week's stay at this superb hotel in Madeira. Other reviews have spoken of the excellent service from the highly efficient, yet very friendly staff, and we agree wholeheartedly. The hotel is an elegant home to the owner's collection of antiques and artefacts which he has amassed over many years. Everywhere is absolutely spotless, yet manages to remain comfortable and welcoming too. The gardens are beautiful and offer a pleasant stroll in the evening or early morning with a swim or a work-out in the gym if you feel up to it!

The staff are delightful - Paula, Carla, Alison and Fernando on reception during the day - are only too happy to advise and help with arrangements to make your holiday special and worry-free. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. And the same applies to the restaurant staff - Illarius (sp?) and his team of waiters and waitresses are just brilliant and the standard of service is impeccable.

Finally the food - superb is really the only word I can use. We ate at the two top rated Trip Advisor restaurants in Funchal during our stay and frankly, they weren't a patch on the Bela Vista restaurant. We had also had dinner at The Ivy in London shortly before leaving for Madeira and I have to say that the food at the Bela Vista was better.

All in all, this hotel was one of the nicest we have stayed at in many years of living and travelling the globe. We were grateful to everyone at the Bela Vista for enabling us to have a really wonderful break after a run of health problems - so much appreciated. Thank you all of you.

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Stayed March 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask PamBurn about Quinta da Bela Vista

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We were lucky enough to get an amazing deal to stay at this luxury five star hotel in early March and the experience was well, lovely. From the moment we stepped through the doors we were made very welcome, all the staff spoke english (apart from the courtesy bus driver but he understood more than he spoke) - even the chambermaids.

The luxury of clean sheets and towels every day was fantastic and everything was kept sparkling clean. The room was furnished in standard hotel furniture but the public rooms all had lovely antique furniture and paintings. The pool was clean and the pool bar menu reasonably priced.

So, only four rated? Well, the gardens are lovely but the trees have been allowed to grow so tall that they blocked out the light from the room we were given, which meant we had to put the lights on during the day. Also the food was excellent but I expected the set menu to be cheaper than a la carte and 42.50 euros was a bit steep for the 4 course set menu in my opinion.

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Stayed March 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask christinesalisbury about Quinta da Bela Vista

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I have chosen this hotel guided by the Tripadvisor website, and I have had no regrets; many people have liked it and a very few haven’t; and I decided to have a go.

Madeira is a very beautiful island in the middle of the Atlantic with a dramatic weather; strong winds all the time and occasional rain that may last for days; a gamble which was worth taking. Madeira is a place to relax and be pampered (and gain some weight); most visitors are “mature” and appreciative of “tender attention.” And the place delivers it!

The main point: the service; the staff was very friendly and helpful. We all know that the success of businesses depends heavily on the provision of personalised service; but at the Quinta da Bela Vista the service reaches another level: a genuine concern for your stay and wellbeing - from the reception to the pool bar. For instance, Ms Magda at the pool bar was particularly warm, helpful, attentive, and efficient. One may look at any hotel staff as part of the business, but very rarely staff can be so honestly concerned about helping people to have the best time.

The hotel is beautiful; a quite haven hosting a gallery of wonderful pieces of restored antique furniture surrounded by a sub-tropical collection of trees and shrubs. The restaurant is a delight: the old and gorgeous building makes people feel special, and so are most of the dishes on offer; and of course, the pristine service. Only one minor drawback: the breakfast, a minor disappointment during my visit. Portuguese cuisine is characterised by a rich variety of breads, cakes, ham and so on. This is a five star hotel with a relatively small number of customers (thanks God for that). Its breakfast might be improved by offering of a variety of freshly baked cakes (better than the few available at the moment) and bread (avoiding the hard, dry and over baked croissants – a proper recipe is required and there are produces in Portugal to produce it), poached eggs (not fried), omelettes cooked to order, high quality ham (Portugal is the place for it) as opposed to unappealing paled processed meat.

Overall, never mind the breakfast; this is a special place which I highly recommend.

Stayed March 2013, traveled solo

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Ask Sergio M about Quinta da Bela Vista

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It is very difficult to criticise this hotel. Everything is absolutely superb. The location, the rooms, the food, service, all are close to perfect.Very highly recommended.Set 10 minutes walk up the hill from most Funchal hotels the peace and quiet here is wonderful. Hotel minibus runs downtown regularly and is very punctual. If you want the noise and bustle of Funchal you just go downtown but up here all is peaceful !Beautiful gardens, great restaurant, friendly staff. What more could anyone ask for ?

Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask rolandpacteau about Quinta da Bela Vista

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We have just spent a lovely weekend at this wonderfull quinta-hotel, A friendly and helpfull staff ready to help whatever you need. Excellent food and a beatifull garden and facilites. We look forward to repeat soon

Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple

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Ask Juan C about Quinta da Bela Vista

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We strive to give you the warm and genuine hospitality of the traditional Madeiran Quintas. There are many moments to be cherished at Quinta da Bela Vista, one of the most select and exclusive family properties on Madeira island. This five star hotel enveloped in two hectares of luxurious botanical gardens – the ideal place to relax and enjoy spectacular views - hosts a significant antiques private collection. Our commitment ensures every guest wishes are fulfilled, making you feel at home.
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